PBA Finals: Oftana ‘frustrated’ by few 2nd half touches in Game 4

TNT’s Calvin Oftana during Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—TNT forward Calvin Oftana expressed his frustration after the Tropang Giga’s loss to Barangay Ginebra in Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.

Oftana lamented not getting enough opportunities to make plays for TNT in the second half after a spectacular start that saw him explode for 20 points in the first two quarters.

“I don’t know, I had good production in the first half and I only got a few touches in the second half. I feel frustrated with myself, I questioned the coaches but it is what it is,” said Oftana following the 106-92 loss that tied the series at 2-2.

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“The game doesn’t just revolve around me, I have teammates too so we’ll let the game be decided.”

Oftana had a silent second half, scoring only six points as the Tropang Giga failed to move on the cusp of a second straight Governors’ Cup crown.

But it wasn’t on the offensive side of things that cost TNT the game as far as Oftana is concerned.

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“To be honest, we messed up on defense and our coverages and we suffered from those. That’s why we lost.”

“Individually, I told myself that I take pride in defense. For me, myself, I have to watch the game first.”

The Tropang Giga try to regain the series lead on Wednesday in Game 5 at the same venue.